Two piha kaetta knives

[francantolin]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Yep, 19th century. Both similar age.

These are rather simple examples as they usually have a more decorated blade and front bolster (more like the example of Gonzoadler).

Hello,
Thank you both for you message
and Congratulations GonzoAdler for your exquisite model !!!!

For the ''simple'' examples,
in opposition with rich embellishment models,
I wonder if it's more a question about period of fabrication/''fashion''
or only the price the owner was ok to pay for it.

Strange for me too:
They were often used as betel knife and sometimes as work tools
how could these models be made with precious materials and so sophisticated if destinated for an ''everyday ''use

[Gonzoadler]

Maybe they had enough elephants?

[francantolin]

And no Cites !